The selected individual will provide Passive thermal engineering and system requirement support for the analysis of spacecraft and space-based instruments. The position will entail performing reviews and oversight of complex aero-space craft, space-based instruments, and landing components. Provide system functional design and integration support for space hardware interfaces, through the development of the integrated element architecture through appropriate controlling documents and deliverables.

Perform technical integration across NASA centers, diverse engineering and program organizations, and a variety of engineering disciplines. Assist in the development strategic plans and negotiate resolution of open requirement and thermal issues and concerns to ensure closure of TBDs, TBRs, etc. within the corresponding organizational schedule allowance.

Supply inputs to key systems engineering products for milestones and provide technical insight for these reviews and events. Assist in technical evaluations of verification closure data and rationale. Support the development and review of key thermal system engineering products for project milestones as well as the maturation of these products.

This position provides leadership in support of various NASA Space System projects such as:

Human Landing System (HLS) to deliver American astronauts the first woman and next man on the Moons south pole

The International Space Station (ISS) environmental variables controls

Job Requirements:

A degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering or a degree in a related technical discipline synergistic with system design is required. A degree from an ABET accredited university is preferred. Typically, educational requirements are the equivalent of a BS with at least 15 total years of relevant experience in Thermal engineering and integration, interface definition, or interface requirement verification for complex systems.

An understanding of the thermal systems engineering life cycle ranging from requirements development, functional design, hardware integration, and requirements verification is required.

An understanding of space flight thermal systems hardware and ground system interactions

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience developing and delivering technical briefings,

Negotiation skills demonstrated through technical problem solving,

Demonstrated ability to breakdown problems or issues into manageable pieces.

Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, customer relation skills, and presentation skills are required.

Skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) are required

Basic skills using requirement management database tools such as DOORS Next Generation are required

Proficiency with thermal test set up support, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Experienced in thermal desktop

Experienced in NX Team Center

Experienced in thermal Testing

Knowledge of orbital thermal environment development

Excellent written and verbal communication skills-

Familiarity with NASA standards and MSFC Specifications